In the AI age, Singapore needs better learning, not just more courses
Singapore needs to redesign its learning approach to build real capability in the AI age, focusing on brain-based learning that aligns with how the brain works. The country's lifelong learning initiatives, such as SkillsFuture, must shift from a numbers game to effective learning that changes how people think, work, and adapt.
Singapore's lifelong learning initiatives, including SkillsFuture and the National AI Impact Programme, aim to upskill workers and support enterprises in AI adoption. However, the challenge lies in ensuring effective learning, not just increasing course enrollments. Brain-based learning, which aligns with how the brain works, is crucial in the AI age. The brain learns through relevance, emotion, attention, meaning, practice, feedback, and reflection, rather than just storing information. To build real capability, educators and trainers must redesign learning approaches to focus on deeper learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Employers must also create brain-friendly workplaces that encourage experimentation, feedback, and continuous learning.
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